Teaching Assistant - Physical Education

Responsibilities

Relationships:

• Developing trusting and effective relationships with the children in the class
• Establishing supportive and positive working relationships with all other members of staff
• Becoming a presence across the whole school and a representative of it within its wider community

Educational role:

• Working in close partnership with the PE teacher to establish an appropriately child-centered learning environment for the children
• Participating fully in the preparation, planning and delivery of child-centered learning activities for the children in the class
• Under the direction of the PE teacher, working with individuals and groups of children
• Under the direction of the PE teacher, helping to ensure that the classroom environment is well-managed and a safe

Extended professional role:

• Contributing towards the whole-school team spirit by taking every opportunity to promote the philosophy and policies of the Stamford American International School
• Supervising the children at break/lunch and other unstructured times
• Ensuring that the children are safe and secure at all times

Physical Education:

• Assist PE teachers with Physical Education classes
• Accompany PE/Sports classes for outdoor Physical Education classes offsite
• Help with PE/Sports Equipment and Facilities here at school
• Help with the planning and organisation of Sports Days and Swimming Carnivals

General:

To provide any other reasonable duties delegated by the School Management

Position Requirements

• Ability to work under pressure and use of initiative is essential
• Possess highly developed interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent verbal and written English skills
• Good references on request
• Proficient in using computers

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in working with children
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Sports / Physical Education or equivalent is required

Contact

• Other Stamford Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff
• Parents and Students

Working Conditions

• School Environment
• School holidays are paid and free except staff days and training days (please refer to the website to see the school calendar with school holiday dates)

Terms of Employment

• Working Hours 7:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday
• Medical Benefits: Group medical insurance provided the applicant is not currently covered
• Probation Period: 3 months from date of commencement
• Referee request: Required
• Background Check: Required

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

How to Apply

Please complete your application by creating a profile at Cognita Career portal (https://cognitapeople.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1243?c=cognitapeople&source=StamfordAmericanHK) before the closing date, and ensure a Letter of Application is provided. The Closing Date for Applications is: 30th November 2025 (Hong Kong Time).

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We believe having a diverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process.

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.

Applicants who have not heard from us by the closing date must assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful.